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ATXP-875P
Long Life Industrial Motherboard
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Technical Reference
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ATXP-875P Technical Reference Introduction
Notice .....................................................................................................................................................III
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................IV
Chapter 1 Pre-Configuration....................................................................................................1
Step 1 Setting the Jumpers.....................................................................................................2
Jumper Locations................................................................................................................................3
CMOS Reset.........................................................................................................................................4
ATA-Disk Connector Voltage Selection............................................................................................4
Audio Jack Output Selection..............................................................................................................4
On-board Ethernet 10/100 (optional 1Gb) Enabling.........................................................................4
Step 2 SDRAM, CPU, and Cables Installation.....................................................................5
ATXP-875P Memory Configuration....................................................................................................5
CPU Installation...................................................................................................................................5
Installing Cables..................................................................................................................................6
Power and Control Panel Cables.......................................................................................................6
Installing Peripheral Cables ...............................................................................................................6
Index of Connectors............................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 AMIBIOS Setup ......................................................................................................11
Table of Contents
Main Setup .........................................................................................................................................14
Advanced BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................................14
PCI/PnP Setup....................................................................................................................................26
Boot Setup .........................................................................................................................................30
Security Setup ...................................................................................................................................32
Chipset Setup ....................................................................................................................................34
Exit Menu............................................................................................................................................37
Chapter 3 Upgrading...............................................................................................................39
Upgrading the Microprocessor........................................................................................................39
Upgrading the S
Appendix A Technical Specifications .................................................................................47
Chipsets..............................................................................................................................................47
BIOS....................................................................................................................................................47
Embedded I/O ....................................................................................................................................47
Industrial Devices..............................................................................................................................50
Miscellaneous....................................................................................................................................50
Mechanical Drawing..........................................................................................................................51
Memory Map.......................................................................................................................................52
DMA Channels ...................................................................................................................................52
I/O Map................................................................................................................................................53
PCI Configuration Space Map..........................................................................................................54
Interrupts............................................................................................................................................54
SMBUS................................................................................................................................................55
PCI Interrupt Routing Map................................................................................................................55
Connectors Pin-out...........................................................................................................................56
ystem Memory .......................................................................................................39
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Appendix B Flash BIOS programming and codes.............................................................63
Troubleshooting POST .....................................................................................................................64
Critical Error BEEP Codes................................................................................................................69
Appendix C On-Board Industrial Devices............................................................................70
Post Code Display.............................................................................................................................70
Watchdog Timer ................................................................................................................................70
On-board Ethernet.............................................................................................................................71
Serial Ports.........................................................................................................................................72
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Introduction ATXP-875P – Technical Reference
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the ATXP-875P ind ustrial embedded motherboard. The ATXP-875P design was
based on the Intel 875P chipset providing the ideal platform to industrial applications. The ATXP-875P design is
based on the Intel Pentium 4 (mPGA478) processor.
With proper installation and maintenance, your ATXP-875P will provide years of high performance and trouble free
operation.
This manual provides a detailed explanation into the installation and use of the ATXP-875P industrial embedded
motherboard. This manual is written for the novice PC user/installer. However, as with any major computer
component installation, previous experience is helpful and should you not have prior experience, it would be prudent
to have someone assist you in the installation. This manual is broken down into 3 chapters and 3 appendixes.
Chapter 1 - System Board Pre-Configuration
This chapter provides all the necessary information for installing the ATXP-875P. Topics discussed
include: installing the CPU (if necessary), DRAM installation and jumper settings. Connecting all the
cables from the system board to the chassis and peripherals is also explained.
Chapter 2 - BIOS Configuration
This chapter shows the final step in getting your system firmware setup.
Chapter 3 - Upgrading
The ATXP-875P provides a number of expansion options including memory. All aspects of the upgrade
possibilities are covered.
Appendix A - Technical Specifications
A complete listing of all the major technical specifications of the ATXP-875P is provided.
Appendix B - Flash BIOS Programming and Codes
Provides all information necessary to program your AMIBIOS Flash BIOS. POST Codes and beep codes
are described in details.
Appendix C – On-Board Industrial Devices
Two on-board 10/100/1000 (one 10/100 optional) Ethernet controllers (second 10/100/1000 Ethernet
optional), four serial ports (two optional RS422/485), watch dog timer and Post Code Display.
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Static Electricity Warning!
The ATXP-875P has been designed as rugged as possible but can still be damaged if jarred sharply or struck.
Handle the motherboard with care.
The ATXP-875P also contains delicate electronic circuits that can be damaged or weakened by static electricity.
Before removing the ATXP-875P from its protective packaging, it is strongly recommended that you use a
grounding wrist strap. The grounding strap will safely discharge any static electricity build up in your body and will
avoid damaging the motherboard. Do not walk across a carpet or linoleum floor with the bare board in hand.
ATXP-875P - An Overview
The ATXP-875P represents the ultimate in industrial embedded motherboard technology. No other system board
available today provides such impressive list of features:
CPU Support
• Supports full series of Intel Pentium 4 (mPGA478 400MHz, 533MHz and 800MHz PSB) processors
featuring Intel Hyper-Threading technology.
Supported Bus Clocks
• 400MHz, 533MHz and 800MHz.
Memory
• Four DIMM sockets up to 4GB DDR SDRAM, PC2100 (DDR 266MHz), PC27 00 (DDR 333MHz) and
PC3200 (DDR 400MHz) featuring dual channel and dynamic mode. Please, refer to chapter 3 for memory
details.
On-Board I/O
• 2 Floppies up to 2.88 MB.
• Dual independent Serial ATA ports with transfer rates up to 150 MB/s per port.
• Dual channel PCI 32-bit EIDE controller – UDMA 66/100 supported. One extra connector (mini-Header 44
pin) in parallel to IDE2 for Solid State IDE disk or any 44 pin IDE device support.
• Four high speed RS-232 serial ports 16 Bytes FIFO (16 550). COM_B option al RS-232 IrDA, COM_C an d
COM_D optional RS-422/48 5.
• One Centronics™ compatible bi-directional parallel port. EPP/ECP mode compatible.
• One PS/2 mouse and one PS/2 keyboard connectors.
• Auxiliary Keyboard/Mouse header for front panel access.
• Four Universal Serial Bus connectors, USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compliant.
• Four 32-bit PCI slots, two PCI-X 64-bit slot and one A GP PRO 8x slot .
• Two RJ45 Ethernet connectors (second 10/100/1000 optional, first optional 10 /100/1000).
• Power Button – advanced management support.
• Eight GPIOs in a Header.
• Automatic CPU voltage & temperature monitoring device.
• On-board Buzzer.
• Audio AC97 compliant. Microphone In, Stereo Line In and Out, Auxiliary CD/Audio In.
• On-board POST Display Diagnostics.
ROM BIOS
• American Megatrends AMIBIOS with FLASH ROM.
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Conventions Used in this Manual
Notes - Such as a brief discussion of memory types.
Important Information - such as static warnings, or
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very important instructions.
When instructed to enter keyboard keystrokes, the
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Chapter 1 Pre-Configuration
This chapter provides all the necessary information for installing the ATXP-875P in to a standard PC chassis. Top ics
discussed include: installing the CPU (if necessary), DRAM installation and jumper settings.
Handling Precautions
The ATXP-875P has been designed to be as rugged as possible but it can be damaged if dropped, jarred sharply or
struck. Damage may also occur by using excessive force in performing certain installation procedures such as
forcing the system board into the chassis or placing too much torque on a mounting screw.
Take special care when installing or removing the system memory DIMMs. Never force a DIMM into a socket.
Screwdrivers slipping off a screw and scraping the board can break a trace or component leads, rendering the board
unusable. Always handle the ATXP-875P with care.
Special Warranty Note:
Products returned for warranty repair will be inspected for damage caused by
improper installation and misuse as described in the previous section and the
static warning below. Should the board show signs of abuse, the warranty will
become void and the customer will be billed for all repairs and shipping and
handling costs.
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Static Warning:
The ATXP-875P contains delicate electronic semiconductors that are highly sensitive
to static electricity. These components, if subjected to a static electricity discharge,
can be weakened thereby reducing the serviceable life of the system board.
BEFORE THE BOARD IS REMOVED FROM ITS PROTECTIVE ANTISTATIC
PACKAGING, TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS!
Work on a conductive surface that is connected to ground. Before touching any
electronic device, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal object or, and
highly recommended, use a grounding strap. Damage from static electricity is not
covered by the warranty.
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Step 1 Setting the Jumpers
Your ATXP-875P is equipped with a large number of peripherals. As such, there are a large number of
configuration jumpers on the board. Taken step by step, setting these jumpers is easy. We suggest you review each
section and follow the instructions.
Special note about operating frequency:
Jumper Types
Jumpers are small copper pins attached to the system board. Covering two pins with a shunt closes the connection
between them. The ATXP-875P examines these jumpers to determine specific configuration information. There are
two different categories of jumpers on the ATXP-875P.
The ATXP-875P has the ability to run at a variety of speeds without the need to
change any crystal, oscillator or jumper.
A. Two pin jumpers are used for binary selections such as enable, disable. Instructions for this type of jumper are
open, for no shunt over the pins or closed, when the shunt covers the pins.
B. Three or four pin jumpers are used for multiple selections. Instructions for these jumpers will indicate which two
pins to cover. For example: for JPx 2-3 the shunt will be covering pins 2 and 3 leaving pins 1 and 4 exposed.
How to identify pin number 1 on Figure 1-1: Looking to the solder side (The board side without components) of the
PCB (Printed Circuit Board), pin number 1 will have a squared pad J. Other pins will have a circular pad Q. They
are numbered sequentially.
Double row jumpers are numbered alternately, i.e. pin number 2 is in the other row, but in the same column of pin
number 1. Pin number 3 is in the same row of pin 1, but in the next column and so forth.
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Jumper Locations
Use the diagram below and the tables on the following pages to locate and set the on-board configuration jumpers.
Figure 1-1 Jumper Locations
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CMOS Reset
This option is provided as a convenience for those who need to reset the CMOS registers. It should always be set to
"Normal" for standard operation. If the CMOS needs to be reset, turn off the system, move J9H1 to 2-3, turn the
system on, move jumper to 1-2 and press reset.
Table 1-1 CMOS Reset
Reset CMOS Normal Clear CMOS
J9H1 1-2* 2-3
* Default Settings.
ATA-Disk Connector Voltage Selection
The ATA-Disk Connector J17 can provide either 5Vcc or 3.3Vcc. The jumper JP3 selects the voltage.
Table 1-3 ATA-Disk Connector Voltage Select
ATA-Disk Voltage 5Vcc 3.3Vcc
JP3 1-2* 2-3
* Default Settings.
Audio Jack Output Selection
The audio output on the stacked audio jack connector J12 (green color) can be selected to be stereo line out or stereo
headphone out (amplified signal). The jumper JP1 selects the audio output signals.
Table 1-4 Audio Output Mode Selection
Audio Output Mode Selection Headphone Line Out
JP1 1-3, 2-4 3-5, 4-6*
* Default Settings.
On-board Ethernet 10/100 (optional 1Gb) Enabling
The On-Board Ethernet 10/100 (Intel 82559ER/82551ER, optional 10/100/10000 82540) may be Enabled or
Disabled. The jumper JP23 selects the option.
ATTENTION: Enabling the Ethernet automatically configures the PCI-X bus to regular PCI 32-bit because the PCI
Ethernet controller is connected to PCI-X bus.
Table 1-5 On-Board Ethernet Select
On-Board Ethernet Enabled Disabled
JP23 1-2* 2-3
* Default Settings.
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Step 2 SDRAM, CPU, and Cables Installation
Depending upon how your ATXP-875P is configured you may need to install the following:
• SDRAM (DIMMs)
• CPU
ATXP-875P Memory Configuration
The ATXP-875P offers 4 DIMM memory sockets (Locations J6G1, J6G2, J6H1 and J6H2 – Figure 1-3). They can
be configured with 2.5V unbuffered SDRAM DDR modules. It is very important that the quality of the DIMMs is
good. Unreliable operation of the system may result if poor quality DIMMs are used. Always purchase your memory
from a reliable source. Please, refer to chapter 3 for memory details.
CPU Installation
The ATXP-875P currently supports the following CPUs:
• Full series of Intel Pentium 4 400MHz, 533MHz and 800MHz PSB mPGA478 processors featuring Intel
Hyper-Threading technology.
1. Improper installation of the CPU may cause permanent damage to both the system
The objective of thermal management is to ensure that the temperature of the processor is maintained within
functional limits. The functional temperature limit is the range within which the electrical circuits can be expected to
meet their specified performance requirements. Operation outside the functional limit can degrade system
performance, cause logic errors or cause component and/or system damage. Temperatures exceeding the maximum
operating limits may result in irreversible changes in the operating characteristics of the component.
If the ATXP-875P industrial embedded motherboard is acquired without the CPU and the thermal solution,
extremely care must be taken to avoid improper thermal management. All Intel thermal solution specifications,
design guidelines and suggestions to the CPU being used must be followed. The ATXP-875P warranty is void if the
thermal management does not comply with Intel requirements.
board and the CPU. – This is not covered by warranty.
2. Always handle the CPU by the edges, never touch the pins.
3. Always use a heat-sink and a CPU fan.
Locate the CPU socket on your ATXP-875P system board (mPGA478
Socket – Location U21 – Figure 1-4). To install the processor, lift the
lever of the ZIF socket and gently insert the CPU. The CPU will fit
only in the right alignment. Make sure the CPU is inserted all the way.
Lower the lever. Install the CPU fan. Make sure it is locked and
connected to J2F1 (see pin-out in Appendix A).
The continued push of technology to increase performance levels
(higher operating speeds) and packaging density (more transistors) is
aggravating the thermal management of the CPU. As operating
frequencies increase and packaging sizes decreases, the power density
increases and the thermal cooling solution space and airflow become
more constrained. The result is an increased importance on system
design to ensure that thermal design requirements are met for the CPU.
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Designing for thermal performance
In designing for thermal performance, the goal is to keep the processor within the operational thermal specifications.
The inability to do so will shorten the life of the processor.
Fan Heatsink
An active fan heatsink can be employed as a mechanism for cooling the Intel processors. This is the acceptable
solution for most chassis. Adequate clearance must be provided around the fan heatsink to ensure unimpeded air
flow for proper cooling.
Airflow management
It is important to manage the velocity, quantity and direction of air that flows within the system (and how it flows)
to maximize the volume of air that flows over the processor.
Thermal interface management
To optimize the heatsink design for the Pentium 4 pro cessor, it is important to understand the impact of factor s
related to the interface between the processor and the heatsink base. Specifically, the bond line thickness, interface
material area, and interface material thermal conductivity should be managed to realize the most effective thermal
solution.
Once used, the thermal interface should be discarded and a new one installed. Never assemble the heatsink with a
previously used thermal interface.
This completes the installation of the CPU. Now is it a good time to double check both the CPU and DIMM
installation to make sure that these devices have been properly installed.
Installing Cables
Power and Control Panel Cables
The ATXP-875P gets power from the power connectors J15 and J16 (Figure 1-4). Use only ATX12V-compliant
power supplies with the board. ATX12V power supplies have an additional power lead that provides required
supplemental power for the processor. Always connect the 20-pin and 4-pin leads of ATX12V power supply to the
corresponding connectors, otherwise the board will not boot. Do not use a standard ATX power supply. The board
will not boot with a standard ATX power supply.
Installing Peripheral Cables
Now it is a good time to install the internal peripherals such as floppy and hard disk drives. Do not connect the
power cable to these peripherals, as it is easier to attach the bulky ribbon cables before the smaller power
connectors. If you are installing more than one IDE drive double check your master/slave jumpers on the drives.
Review the information supplied with your drive for more information on this subject.
Connect the floppy cable (not included) to the system board. Then connect remaining ends of the ribbon cable to the
appropriate peripherals. Finally, connect the IDE cable (not included) to the system. If using a Solid State Device,
connect it to the mini-ATA connector. Then connect remaining ends of the ribbon cable to the appropriate
peripherals. This concludes the hardware installation of your ATXP-875P system. Now it is a good time to re-check
all of the cable connections to make sure they are correct.
The connector hole layouts on the ATXP-875P I/O Gasket (optional) are designed according to Intel ATX
specifications.
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Figure 1-3 ATXP-875P I/O Gasket
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Figure 1-4 Location of Components and Connector
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Connector Index
Please refer to Appendix A for pin-out descri pt i on s.
Table 1-6 Connectors description
Connector Description
J1 GPIO Header
J1A1 (Bottom)Keyboard – PS/2 (Top)Mouse – PS/2
J1B1 Rear Chassis Fan
J1D1 ITP
J2F1 CPU Fan
J3 (Bottom) USB (Ports 0 & 1) - (T op) Ethernet 1 (Optional 1Gb)
J4 PCI-X Slot 1
J4A1 LPT - Parallel
J4J1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
J5 Audio - Aux. In Header
J5C1 AGP PRO Slot
J6 JTAG
J6G1 DDR Channel A DIMM Socket 1
J6G2 DDR Channel A DIMM Socket 0
J6H1 DDR Channel B DIMM Socket 1
J6H2 DDR Channel B DIMM Socket 0
J6J1 Primary IDE
J6J2 Secondary IDE
J7 Keyboard/Mouse Header
J7B1 PCI Slot 1
J8 SER A
J8A1 Audio – CD In Header
J8B1 PCI Slot 2
J8H1 SATA 1
J8H1 SATA 1
J9 SER B
J9F1 USB Header (Ports 2 & 3)
J9H2 Intruder detection Header
J10 SER C
J11 SER D
J12 Audio – Mic. In (pink), Line Out/Headphone (green) and Line In (blue)
J13 Ethernet 2 10/100/1000 (Optional) RJ45
J14 Front Panel Header
J15 ATX Power Connector
J16 ATX Power A ux. Conne ctor
J17 Alt. Secondary IDE
J18 Buzzer/Speaker Alt. Connector
J20 PCI-X Slot 2
J21 PCI Slot 3
J22 PCI Slot 4
U21 CPU Socket
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Chapter 2 AMIBIOS Setup
Your ATXP-875P features American Megatrends AMIBIOS. The system configuration parameters are set via the
BIOS setup. Since the BIOS Setup resides in the ROM BIOS, it is available each time the computer is turned on.
American Megatrends’s AMIBIOS brand BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) pre-boot firmware is the industry’s
standard product used by most designers of X86 computer equipment in the world today. Its superior combination of
configurability and functionality enables it to satisfy th e most demanding ROM BIOS needs for x86 designers. Its
modular architecture and high degree of configurability make it the most flexible BIOS in the world.
When your platform is powered on, AMIBIOS tests and initializes the hardware and programs the chipset and other
peripheral components. During this time, Power On Self Test (POST) progress codes are written by the system
BIOS to I/O port 80h, allowing the user to monitor the progress with a special monitor. Appendix B lists the POST
codes and their meanings.
During early POST, no video is available to display error messages should a critical error be encountered; therefore,
POST uses beeps on the speaker to indicate the failure of a critical system component during this time. Consult
Appendix B for a list of Beep codes used by the BIOS.
Starting BIOS Setup
AMIBIOS has been integrated into many motherboards for over a decade. In the past, people often referred to the
AMIBIOS setup menu as BIOS, BIOS setup, or CMOS setup.
American Megatrends refers to this setup as ezPORT. Specifically, it is the name of theAMIBIOS BIOS setup
utility. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the ezPORT setup screens.
To enter the ezPORT setup screens, follow the steps below:
1. Power on the motherboard
2. Press the <Delete> key on your keyboard when you see the following text prompt:
Press DEL to run Setup
3. After you press the <Delete> key, the ezPORT main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access the
other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Chipset and PCI/PnP menus.
BIOS Setup Main Menu
The ezPORT main BIOS setup menu is the first screen that you can navigate. Each main BIOS setup menu option is
described in the Chapter 2.
The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be
configured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be configured. Options in blue can be.
The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an
option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
The ezPORT BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the ezPORT BIOS
setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys in clude <F1>, <F10>,
<Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.
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The <F8> key on your keyboard is the Fail-Safe key. It is not displayed on the ezPORT key legend by default. To
set the Fail-Safe settings of the BIOS, press the <F8> key on your keyboard. It is located on the upper row of a
standard 101 keyboard. The Fail-Safe settings allow the motherboard to boot up with the least amount of options set.
This can lessen the probability of conflicting settings.
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Main Setup
When you first enter the ezPORT Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the
Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. There are two Main Setup options.
System Time/System Date
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the <Arrow> keys.
Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date
must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.
Note: The time is in 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as 05:30:00, and 5:30 P.M. as 17:30:00.
Advanced BIOS Setup
Select the Advanced tab from the ezPORT setup screen to en ter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. You can select
any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as SuperIO Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item.
You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced BIOS
Setup options are described in this section.
CPU CONFIGURATION SCREEN
Information about the CPU
If using an unlocked ratio CPU (Intel Engineering Samples), the Ratio CMOS Setting and VID CMOS settings
become valid. For regular commercial CPUs those settings have no effect.
Max CPUID Value Limit
Enable this option to boot OSes that don’t support CPUs with extended CPUID functio ns. The Optimal and FailSafe default setting is Disabled.
Disabled.
Enabled.
Hyper Threading Technology
Set this option to enable or disable Hyper-Threading technology. This option should only be enabled if the OS is
capable of handling Hyper-Threading, e.g. Windows XP SP1 and some Linux flavors. The optimal and fail-safe
default is disabled.
Disabled.
Enabled.
IDE CONFIGURATION SCREEN
IDE Configuration Settings
You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration Settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to
select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. A description of the
selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
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IDE Configuration
This item specifies the IDE channels used by the onboard PCI IDE controller and the onboard PCI SATA controller.
Disabled
Set this value to prevent the computer system from using the onboard IDE controller.
P-ATA Only
Select this option to enable 4 PATA channels and 2 SATA channels.
SATA running Enhanced Mode
Select this option to yes to enable the SATA channels.
PATA Channel Select
This item specifies the PATA IDE channels used by the onboard PCI IDE controller. The settings are Disabled,
Primary, Secondary, or Both. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is Both.
Disabled Set this value to prevent the computer system from using the onboard IDE controller.
Primary Set this value to allow the computer system to detect only the Primary IDE channel. This
includes both the Primary Master and the Primary Slave.
Secondary Set this value to allow the computer system to detect only the Secondary IDE channel. This
includes both the Secondary Master and the Secondary Slave.
Both Set this value to allow the computer system to detect the Primary and Secondary IDE channels.
This includes both the Primary Master, Primary Slave, Secondary Master, and Secondary
Slave. This is the default setting.
SATA Ports Definition
This item specifies how the SATA ports will be identified in the IDE controller sequencing.
P0-3rd/P1-4th Default.
P0-4th/P1-3rd
Configure SATA as RAID
This item specifies if the SATA ports will be configured as RAID.
Yes Default.
No
S-ATA Only
Select this option to enable 2 SATA channels.
SATA Ports Definition
This item specifies how the SATA ports will be identified in the IDE controller sequencing.
P0-1st/P1-2nd Default.
P0-2nd/P1-1st
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P-ATA & S-ATA
Select this option to enable 2 PATA channels and 2 SATA channels.
Combined Mode Option
This item specifies which interface will be configured as the 1st channel.
PATA is first channel Default.
SATA is first channel
SATA Ports Definition
This item specifies how the SATA ports will be identified in the IDE controller sequencing.
P0-Master/P1-Slave Default.
P0-Slave/P1-Master
Primary IDE Master, Primary IDE Slave, Secondary IDE Master, Secondary IDE Slave, Third IDE Master,
Fourth IDE Master
Select one of the hard disk drives to configure it. Press <Enter> to access the sub menu. The options on the sub
menu are described in the following sections.
Hard disk drive Write Protect
Set this option to protect the hard disk drive from bei ng overwritten. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is
Disabled.
Disabled Set this value to allow the hard disk drive to be used normally. Read, write, and erase functions can be
performed to the hard disk drive. This is the default setting.
Enabled Set this value to prevent the hard disk drive from being erased.
IDE Detect Time Out (Seconds)
Set this option to stop the AMIBIOS from searching for IDE devices within the specified number of seconds.
Basically, this allows you to fine-tune the settings to allow for faster boot times. Adjust this setting u ntil a suitable
timing that can detect all IDE disk drives attached is found.
The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is 35.
0 This value is the best setting to use if the onboard IDE controllers are set to a specific IDE disk drive in the
AMIBIOS.
5 Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk drives in five seconds. A
large majority of ultra ATA hard disk drives can be detected well within five seconds.
10 Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk drives in 10 seconds.
15 Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk drives in 15 seconds.
20 Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk drives in 20 seconds.
25 Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk drives in 25 seconds.
30 Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk drives in 30 seconds.
35 35 is the default value. It is the recommended setting when all IDE connectors are set to AUTO in the
AMIBIOS setting.
Note: Different IDE disk drives take longer for the BIOS to locate than others do.
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ATA (PI) 80 pin Cable Detection
Set this option to select the method used to detect the ATA (PI) 80 pin cable. The Optimal and Fail-Safe setting is
Host & Device.
Host & Device Set this value to use both the motherboard onboard IDE controller and IDE disk drive to detect the
type of IDE cable used. This is the default setting.
Host Set this value to use motherboard onboard IDE controller to detect the type of IDE cable used.
Device Set this value to use IDE disk drive to detect the type of IDE cable used.
The use of an 80-conductor ATA cable is mandatory for running Ultra ATA/66 and Ultra ATA/100 IDE hard disk
drives. The standard 40-conductor ATA cable cannot handle the higher speeds.
80-conductor ATA cable is plug compatible with the standard 40-conductor ATA cable. Because of this, the system
must determine the presence of the correct cable. This detection is achieved by having a break in one of the lines on
the 80-conductor ATA cable that is normally an unbroken connection in the standard 40-conductor ATA cable. It is
this break that is used to make this determination. Th e AMIBIOS can instruct the drive to run at the correct speed
for the cable type detected.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY IDE MASTER AND SLAVE, AND THIRD AND FOURTH IDE MASTER SUB
MENU
Primary and Secondary IDE Master and Slave Settings
From the IDE Configuration screen, press <Enter> to access the sub menu for the primary and secondary IDE
master and slave drives. Use this screen to select options for the Primary and Secondary IDE drives. Use the up and
down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option.
The settings are described on the following pages.
Drive Parameters
The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are the IDE disk drive parameters taken from the firmware of the IDE disk
drive selected. The drive parameters listed are as follows:
Device Type of device, such as Hard disk drive.
Vendor Manufacturer of the device.
Size The size of the device.
LBA Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. Your AMIBIOS is
already equipped with 48-bit LBA mode addressing.
Block Mode Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512
bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of
up to 64 KB per interrupt.
PIO Mode IDE PIO mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller.
As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time dec reases.
Async DMA This indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is supported.
Ultra DMA This indicates the highest Synchronous DMA Mode that is supported.
S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology protocol used by IDE drives of some
manufacturers to predict drive failures.
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